England · Edward VI (1547–1553)
Soberano de Inglaterra — Eduardo VI, Tercer Período (1551–1553)
About this coin
Obverse
The king is enthroned with sceptre and orb, with a portcullis at his feet.
Script: Latin
Lettering
EDWARD VI D G ANGLIE FRANCIE Z HIBERNIE REX
Translation
Edward VI, by the grace of God, King of England, France and Ireland.
Reverse
A large Tudor rose surrounds the quartered royal shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering
IHESV AVTEM TRANSIENS PER MEDIVM ILLORVM IBAT
Translation
But Jesus, passing through their midst, went on his way.
Mints and mintmarks
The ostrich-head issue is assigned to Southwark.
Engraver and mintmaster marks
Ostrich head on the verified 1551 issue.
Identification and varieties
The type is conventionally dated 1551–1553. This table records the specifically verified ostrich-head issue of 1551. Mintage is not established; specimen measurements vary.
Measurements
Recorded specimen measurements, not a fixed specification for every coin. Hammered flans vary.
Years, mintmarks and variants
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| Year | Mint | Mintmark | Variant | Mintage | Notes | Find this issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1551) | Southwark | Ostrich head | Fine-gold sovereign |